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color scheme is classic `70s — brown, bright orange and some yellow with faux wood paneling and gold fleck countertops. Furnishings include a couch that pulls out into a double-sized bed; two separate twin beds; two swivel chairs; shelving and closets; a refrigerator, freezer, stove and microwave in the kitchen; and shower, sink and toilet in the bathroom. It’s even got dishes and silverware leftover from the `70s and a crushed-velvet orange bedspread with tassels.

Five Denver students have died from youth violence, and it’s only halfway through the school year. The increase in violence, felt acutely in the city’s far northeast, has students, teachers and principals fearing how the conflict is showing up in schools and worried about it escalating.

They’re calling on district leaders to do more to keep students safe.

“This year by far has been the most stressful year of my life,” Alessandra Chavira, a senior at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College, told the school board at a recent meeting that opened with a moment of silence for those lost.

“Not because of scholarships. Not because of college applications. Not because of credit requirements. But because I live in a community plagued with gang violence, a community my school resides in. Words can’t explain the anxiety that follows the more-than-occasional lockdowns.”

Several times this year, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College has had to bar its doors or ask students to hide from threats. Shurrod Maxey, a restorative justice coordinator at the school, said this year, his second on the job, has been vastly different from his first.

“I don’t get tips about fights and arguments,” Maxey said. “I get tips about students coming to our school from a rival clique or gangs. I get tips that those

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Cal and April Cooley are the proud new owners of Swallow Hill Music’s 1976 Silver Streak. At 30 feet long and eight feet wide, the motorhome served Swallow Hill as a billboard, parked on the edge of the parking lot along Yale Avenue. COURTESY PHOTO

Silver Streak gets a new home 1970s motorhome sold to Swallow Hill Music instructor

BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The first time that April Cooley and her husband Cal stepped inside Swallow Hill Music’s iconic Silver Streak, it was like going back in time for them.

“Everything on the inside remind-

ed us of home,” April Cooley said of the 1970’s decor. “We went right back to the eighth grade.”

Cal and April Cooley are the proud new owners of the 30-footlong and eight-foot-wide 1976 motorhome that served Swallow Hill as a billboard of sorts, parked on the edge of the parking lot where everyone driving along Yale could see it.

“The engineer in me loves that it’s still altogether and original,” Cal Cooley said, “and the artist in me loves its funkiness.”

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As of Feb. 1, Denver’s 193,695 active, registered Democratic voters were nearly four times the number of active, registered Republican voters in the city.

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Thousands still waiting for disability program DD Medicaid waiver program doesn’t hit 2020 goal, but advocates welcome progress

BY MOE CLARK AND JENNIFER BROWN THE COLORADO SUN

Like most people in their 20s, Brennan Froehlke wants to move out of his parents’ house and share a place with friends.

His parents, Margaret and Bob Froehlke, have been meticulously planning for the day for more than 12 years. That’s how long ago they signed up for a developmental and intellectual disabilities program — called the DD Medicaid waiver — that would provide 26-year-old Brennan, who has Down syndrome and autism, with 24/7 care and would enable him to live with the support he needs outside the family home.

“We have worked hard to make a plan for Brennan, but we can’t act on it until we get the waiver,” said Margaret Froehlke, Brennan’s mother and primary caregiver. “We can’t set a timeframe or goal. We have no answers, and we don’t know if we are planning for a pipe dream. It’s very frustrating.” “… I haven’t lost hope. I know a lot of families have, maybe I should, too,” she added. “But I believe that the state is going to come through because it’s the right thing to do.”

Six years ago, Colorado lawmakers set 2020 as the year the state would clear the waitlists for all Medicaid waiver programs for people with disabilities. That didn’t happen.

In 2014, when lawmakers crafted the plan, analysts predicted it would cost $190 million per year for five years to end the waiting. The legislation, however, did not come with

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Brennan Froehlke and his mom Margaret Froehlke look at a family calender while they wait for the Super Bowl to begin on Feb. 2.

Brennan, who has Down syndrome and autism, has been on the waitlist for the DD Medicaid waiver for 12 years.

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THE COLORADO SUN The Colorado Sun is a reader-supported, nonpartisan news organization dedicated to covering Colorado issues. To learn more, go to ColoradoSun.com. automatic funding. At the time, a combined 10,862 children and adults were waiting for one of six programs, which range from occasional in-home help and transportation to round-theclock care.

Today, there are still 4,213 people waiting for a waiver — 2,895 of them for the DD Medicaid waiver, the most intensive program for adults.

Average wait falls to eight years The average wait time is now eight years for that waiver — down from 15 in 2014, when the law was passed.

The number of people waiting for the waiver almost doubled in the same period, to 2,895 people from 1,454.

But, in good news, as the waitlist has grown, so has the number of adults enrolled in the program. Today, 6,029 individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities receive the DD waiver, up from 4,848 six years ago.

“The developmental disabilities waiver, because it is so comprehensive in terms of providing residential support, is especially important in terms of providing families with the

security that their loved one will be cared for into the indefinite future,” said Ellen Jensby, public policy director for the disabilities advocacy group Alliance Colorado.

The adult, round-the-clock program is the most expensive of all the waiver programs, with an expected cost of $507 million this fiscal year.

“The DD waitlist is an issue that’s been a problem for a very long time.

It’s the most fundamental service the state should provide for our most vulnerable population,” said Rep. Alec Garnett, D-Denver, who helped draft the bill in 2014.

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What to know about Colorado’s primary elections Contest among presidential hopefuls falls on ‘Super Tuesday’ in March

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Colorado is gearing up to hold the state’s first presidential primary in 20 years, and it falls on what political junkies call “Super Tuesday” — when the largest number of states and territories hold a presidential primary or caucus.

This year, it’s March 3.

Steve Hurlbert, spokesman for the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office, said there’s “no question” that Colorado holding its contest on that date will give the state a bigger spotlight in the primary season.

“Where we fall on the calendar is really important,” said Hurlbert, whose office oversees elections. “Also, the nature of what Colorado is: We’re definitely a purple state and (one) that both parties see as up for grabs.”

Here are some important things to know before the primary elections, which will choose parties’ nominees to compete in the November general election. Ballots were to be mailed out

for the March primary the week of Feb. 10.

Back in vogue Colorado’s last presidential primary happened in 2000 — since then, presidential nominees were voted on at caucuses, which are overseen by political parties.

In primary elections, voters submit ballots in favor of their chosen candidate.

A caucus is a system of local gatherings where voters decide which candidate to support — engaging in discussions at places such as highschool gyms — and select delegates that will ultimately cast votes at conventions to nominate candidates.

Hurlbert, referencing the recent news of a chaotic Iowa caucus marred by technological issues, argued the primary system has advantages.

“A primary system is run by the state election officials and not through a political party,” Hurlbert said. “That’s the key thing — they’re done by people who do this for a living and are some of the best at it in the country.”

Unaffiliateds can participate In 2016, Colorado voters passed two initiatives, Propositions 107 and 108, which established a presidential primary system and allowed unaffili-

ated voters to participate in primary elections.

In the typical caucus — and some other states’ primaries — voters are limited to the contest of the party with which they are affiliated.

Colorado’s unaffiliated voters — those not registered to a political party — will receive both parties’ ballots in the mail.

They can only vote and return one ballot, though — if they return both, neither will be counted, Hurlbert noted.

Unaffiliated voters who vote in a party’s primary will remain unaffiliated. However, the primary they in which vote — but not who they voted for — will be a public record.

If there is a minor party contest — for parties other than Democrats and Republicans — those affiliated with that minor party can vote for those candidates.

17-year-olds good to go An interesting aspect of Colorado’s elections this year, Hurlbert said, is that it’s the first year that 17-year-olds who turn 18 by the November election will be able to vote in Colorado’s two primaries (the one for presidential candidates and other in June for more local races).

Voter service and polling centers will be open for the March 3 primary starting Feb. 24. The state also allows same-day registration, so if voters

haven’t registered by March 3, they can register and vote on that day.

Two primaries and a caucus On June 30, the state will hold this year’s other primary election, which selects candidates for offices such as U.S. Senate, U.S. House, state Senate and House, and other regional or local races such as for district attorneys and University of Colorado regents.

There will be an indication of frontrunners in those races before June, though: the caucus, which takes place March 7. Parties will still hold local caucus gatherings to gauge support before the June primary.

The presidential race will not have a caucus, though — only the March 3 primary.

Long list of candidates The Democrats on the presidential primary ballot are (including some who have dropped out of the race): Cory Booker, Pete Buttigieg, Tulsi Gabbard, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Amy Klobuchar, Roque “Rocky” De La Fuente III, Michael Bennet, Marianne Williamson, Deval Patrick, Michael Bloomberg, Robby Wells, Andrew Yang, Joe Biden, Tom Steyer, Rita Krichevsky and John Delaney.

Republicans on the presidential primary ballot are Matthew John Matern, Robert Ardini, Joe Walsh, Donald Trump, Bill Weld and Zoltan Istvan.

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students may be coming with guns and not afraid to use them. This was not the plan we had coming into our year.”

Denver’s homicide count has been on an upward trend since 2005, though it’s still not as high as in the mid-1990s. But police, city leaders, and gang violence prevention groups are reporting a disturbing trend: kids as young as 12 years old as both perpetrators and victims of violence.

Typically, it’s 18- to 24-year-olds involved in such crimes, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock said on a recent telephone town hall. “But recently,” he said, “the trend is that we’re seeing 12- to 17-year-olds who are most prevalent in the gun violence in our community.”

Situation changes from 1990s The situation today is different from 1993’s “summer of violence,” when gang conflicts left bystanders dead and put the entire city on high alert.

Instead of established groups with leaders, “now these kids are just kind of cliquing up and finding seven or eight kids they’re comfortable with, and they start their own group,” said Jason McBride of Denver’s Gang Rescue and Support Project, or GRASP, an intervention program that works with youths at risk of gang involvement and those already involved.

Conflicts that start on social media are ending on the street, McBride said.

Violence is how these small groups,

sometimes called “hybrid gangs,” legitimize themselves, he said.

At a meeting last month, principals, teachers, and students pleaded with Denver Public Schools leaders for changes they say will help make their schools safer.

“We’re not here to ask you to save us,” Chavira, the high school senior, said. “We’re here to ask you to care enough to do something with our requests. Lives are at stake.”

Their requests include opening an “engagement center” for students coming out of juvenile detention. The center would be staffed with both teachers and mental health workers to ensure teens are ready to reintegrate into school. The goals would be twofold: keeping the rest of the students safe, and helping prevent a student coming out of detention from going back.

“Students are floundering because they have never been supported the way they should have been, and now they are trapped in the pipeline to prison,” said Rhonda Juett, executive principal at Noel Community Arts School in far northeast Denver.

Another idea could prove trickier: vetting students who want to transfer schools midyear for potential conflicts with current students. Principals are worried about students transferring to be closer to fellow gang members, or to students they want to target for violence.

“We understand children should have a right to a free education,” said Kimberly Grayson, principal of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College, “but let’s figure out why they’re transferring and let’s figure out if there’s associations — and then we need to have

a conversation of, `What’s the best fit for this student that’s transferring?’”

As it stands now, much of that responsibility falls on the principals. The stress a principal feels when they know a potential transfer student is posting photos with guns on social media is real, said school board Vice President Jennifer Bacon, who represents northeast Denver.

“We are asking principals to do a lot,” she said.

Issue is on high boil in `enrollment zones’ Superintendent Susana Cordova said the district understands the concerns and is looking at how best to match transfer students to schools that can meet their needs. The issue is especially pressing in “enrollment zones,” which encompass areas with several schools.

Students who live in zones aren’t assigned to a particular school based on their address. Rather, they are asked to choose a school in the zone. All schools must hold seats for transfer students, but some end up with more open seats than others — and thus, more new students who often show up with little information about their academic or behavior histories.

“It’s important to balance how we create the safest environments for all our kids and how we serve the education needs of students who are our most mobile kids,” Cordova said. “I wouldn’t call that vetting kids. I think it’s important we think about good placements.”

The district already has a school meant to help students transitioning from juvenile detention, but it’s located in central Denver, far from the

neighborhoods where violence is most prevalent. Cordova said the district is mulling whether more such programs are needed.

The district is also working to ensure impacted communities receive increased funding for after-school activities that can provide students with alternatives to dangerous behavior, she said. And to help better coordinate with city efforts to reduce youth violence, Cordova said the district has hired longtime civic leader Elbra Wedgeworth as a liaison between Denver Public Schools, Denver’s city government, and Denver Health, the city’s safety-net hospital.

“It’s really important for us to have a community-wide conversation about how we address the levels of youth violence we’re seeing,” said Cordova, who grew up in Denver, graduated from its schools, and has worked as a district educator and administrator since 1989.

“I cannot remember a time in my 30 years where there has been this level of violence.”

The students and teachers feel it, too.

Despite extensive safety measures put in place at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College — clear backpacks, door “screamers” to prevent students from propping them open — and the school’s robust mental health team, which includes four counselors, two social workers, a psychologist, and an on-site health clinic, students said the unrelenting threats coming from outside the school have taken a heavy toll.

“How are we supposed to focus on our education when we as students and teachers don’t feel safe at school?” asked junior Bertina Quach.

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Dinosaur Park slated for improvements Parks department says intent is to keep the dinosaur feature

BY SHANNA FORTIER SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON PARK PROFILE

The process has started to redesign Robert H. McWilliams Park, better known to locals as Dinosaur Park.

Updates will include improvements to the playground, basketball courts, picnic area and parking access.

“I think what we’ll end up with is a park that better serves the community,” said Paul Kashmann, councilmember for Denver’s District 6, which includes the park.

One aspect of the redesign that has gotten people’s attention is the possible removal of the purple dinosaur that the park in nicknamed for.

But project manager Chris Schooler said removing the dinosaur is not the intent.

“Everybody refers to the park as Dinosaur Park, so it’s our intent to keep that character intact,” Schooler said.

“We are looking at ways to incorporate the dinosaur in the new design.”

The problem, Schooler said, is that there are current safety standards that need to be met. Since the dinosaur was installed in the 1960s, it needs to be inspected for safety. Keeping the dinosaur in the design may include re-

Denver Parks and Recreation has started the public outreach process for Robert H. McWilliams Park, which is also known throughout the neighborhood as Dinosaur Park.

The famed play feature that gave it that name is in need of repair, the department has said.

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“We want it to still be known as Dinosaur Park,” Schooler said.

There has been one public meeting about the project and much community input through emails. The number one talked-about memory of the park was the dinosaur.

Councilmember Kendra Black has shared memories of playing at the park as a child in addition to her children playing there more recently.

One community member, Margaret Stookesberry, shared a memory of her daughter, Mari, who one night painted the dinosaur — which was green at the time — with purple paint one June

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The dinosaur was soon repainted green and stayed for a year. Mari died in a car accident in 1989. At her memorial service, the purple paint incident was mentioned by a speaker and a collective murmur went through the congregation, Stookesberry said.

“From then on, every time the parks department repainted the dino, friends and family made sure to take a purple paint pen and apply a few small spots to the nose,” Stookesberry recalled. “A lawyer friend was just waiting for the day he needed to defend me in court. Eventually, the parks department changed to purple paint.”

Funding for the renovation project is part of the Elevate Denver Bond Program, a 10-year, $937 million general obligation bond approved by voters in 2017 to enhance the city and county of Denver by providing critical citywide improvements to the infrastructure that defines Denver. Of that, nearly $152 million is slated for parks and recreation projects.

The redesign is still in the early phases. Schooler estimates that construction will begin in the spring of 2021.

The next community meeting is scheduled for February.

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A different look at plastic Art Students League of Denver presents The Plasticene exhibit

BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When people think about plastic waste, the first few items that generally come to mind are straws, food wrappers and single-use plastic bags.

But artist Kalliopi Monoyios soon began to realize plastic is nearly everywhere in our daily lives. Dental floss, nylon, glue, acrylic paint — all have some form of plastic in their genetics.

“Plastic is ubiquitous in modern life,” Monoyios said. “Once I was tuned into plastic, I found that it’s everywhere. And it’s just as ubiquitous in art as it is in life.”

Thus, the idea for The Plasticene exhibit was born.

The Plasticene is the latest art exhibit at the Art Students League of Denver. It examines the nature of plastic and its varied presence in art.

“My intention is to broaden the conversation about plastic and plastic pollution,” said Monoyios, who curated The Plasticene exhibit.

But “I didn’t want it to be an exhibit about recycling.”

Laurie Frick is one of 16 artists featured in The Plasticene exhibit, which is available for viewing until March 15 at Art Students League of Denver, 200 Grant St. Frick will also be providing an artist’s talk and workshop tied to the event.

COURTESY PHOTOS Each artist in the exhibit incorporates plastics into their work through a variety of plastic-based materials, such as acrylic paint, 3D printing and nylon fabric, for example.

Sixteen artists are featured in the exhibit, which consists of 31 original pieces of art.

Monoyios’ submission is a 10½foot by 5½-foot quilt made of flexible plastic packaging such as chip

Taiko Chandler installs her work for The Plasticene exhibit at the Art Students League of Denver. The exhibits runs through March 15. bags and granola bar wrappers.

“Plastic is something that’s kind of unappealing,” said Laurie Frick, another artist featured in the exhibit. She added that art “touches on a culture moment” and this is a time when there’s a lot of worry about plastic not being biodegradable. “It’s a really clever idea for a show.”

Frick, a data collage artist of Texas, created a collage out of thousands of handmade and handdyed little pieces of paper for The Plasticene.

“What’s curious about it,” Frick said, “is I used a lot of plastic — but you’d never know it.”

She pointed to the clear liquid acrylic that preserves the paper in her artwork.

Every piece in the exhibit is interesting, unusual and beautiful, said Rachel Basye, executive director of the Art Students League of Denver.

Moreover, the exhibit juxtaposes all of the issues surrounding plastic — it’s a useful material, but it’s harmful for the environment.

“There’s been so many conversations about the environment. (The Plasticene) will get people thinking,” Basye said, “and realize we’re going to have to tackle much more than just single-use plastic bags and straws.”

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The Plasticene, an invitational exhibit curated by Kalliopi Monoyios, takes place Jan. 31 to March 15 at the Art Students League of Denver, 200 Grant St. It is free and open to the public. For more information on The Plasticene, visit https://asld. org/.

Additional events associated with The Plasticene are: Build a Junk Raft. Author Marcus Eriksen will speak about the adventures captured in his book, “Junk Raft: An Ocean Voyage and a Rising Tide of Activism to Fight Plastic Pollution.” This event takes place at 7 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd.

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Panel Talk with an Artist, Scientist and Conservator. The Art Students League of Denver will host a panel discussion featuring panelists Stephen Nash, Marcus Eriksen and Michael Readey to discuss the past, present and future of plastic. This event takes place from 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Art Students League of Denver.

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Artist’s Lecture and Workshop with Laurie Frick. The Plasticene exhibition artist Laurie Frick will be giving an artist’s lecture and workshop on data collecting and art. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 28-29 at the Art Students League of Denver.

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MOTORHOME FROM PAGE 1

“The whole thing’s aluminum,” said Jim McGowan, Swallow Hill’s facilities technician, of the exterior.

And “the motor sounds like being at the drag strip on a Saturday night in the 1970s.”

The Silver Streak, McGowan said, is like a drivable time capsule.

“It’s been an interesting journey with the Silver Streak,” said Jessy Clark, Swallow Hill’s chief operating officer.

The Silver Streak was donated to Swallow Hill in 2014 for the organization’s use as a mobile outreach vehicle, Clark said. It was used as such a “handful of times,” Clark said, but it was so big that most everyone was intimidated to drive it. So, it became primarily stationary at Swallow Hill, 71 E. Yale Ave., with the exception of making an occasional appearance at a farmers’ market or trade show, Clark said.

Eventually talks began about selling it, Clark said.

“It’s better for it to be in the hands of someone who will use it,” McGowan said. “And it’s an extra bonus that it’s staying in the Swallow Hill family.”

April Cooley has been teaching fiddle/violin at Swallow Hill for about five years. As soon as she saw the for-sale sign go up, she went straight to Clark and inquired about purchasing it, she said.

Swallow Hill employees wave farewell to their beloved Silver Streak. It was purchased

by Cal and April Cooley, who plan on keeping the 1976 motorhome in its original condition.

COURTESY PHOTO “We’ve always been ‘go-places’ type of people,” April Cooley said of she and her husband, and “Cal always thought it was just the coolest vehicle.”

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from 1945-1997, Cal Cooley said.

However, Cooley added, very few of them were the drivable motorhomes — most were tow trailer campers.

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about Silver Streaks revealed that less than 20 of the drivable motorhomes were manufactured, and for only one year in 1976. “And they never made them again,” McGowan said.

“The thing was destined for a particular owner,” McGowan said, “somebody who wanted a period piece and would love it.”

The Cooleys purchased the Silver Streak for $5,000, and the money will go toward Swallow Hill’s operations and programs, Clark said.

Swallow Hill is a 40-year-old nonprofit organization that offers music instruction and puts on community concerts throughout Denver-metro.

The Silver Streak’s “first drive on the highway was a little nervewracking,” April Cooley said, “but it did just fine.”

It is currently undergoing a thorough mechanical, systematic and operational “go-over” in Loveland.

While the Cooleys plan on investing in its operable condition, they will keep as much as possible original, they said.

And they do plan on using the Silver Streak for several longdistance trips. First up will likely be Utah, the Cooleys said, and they even joked about a possible trip to Alaska.

Cal Cooley said he hopes it brings a lot of smiles to peoples’ faces once they start taking it out and about.

“We’re really excited about it,” April Cooley added. “And we’ll be sending pictures and updates about where The Streak is going.”

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“The (Joint Budget Committee) has shown a willingness to dig in to put a pact in place to address this issue. I’m hopeful that we will get to a place this year to make it happen.”

It would cost $315 million to eliminate the DD waiver waitlist within six years, by 2026, according to a recent presentation to lawmakers by the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing. The department’s budget request for next year includes a $35 million increase in program funding, in part so people with the most severe needs can continue to jump to the head of the line.

“This has been a longstanding priority for the disability community in Colorado, going back to 2008, but even earlier than that,” said Josh Rael, executive director of Alliance Colorado.

“I hope that this is the year.”

Service reach grows, and so does waitlist Every year, the state Department of Health Care Policy and Financing reports the progress it has made in decreasing the waitlist for the DD Medicaid waiver, which is funded by state and federal dollars.

This year, more than 400 people — almost all wearing blue shirts with the words “End the Wait” printed on the back — packed into a crowded committee room to listen and give testimony about the status of the waitlist.

Brennan Froehlke was one of those who testified, along with his parents.

When he started talking, his mother said, people started listening.

“I don’t understand why that doesn’t translate to finding the money to support this. We pay taxes to support the most vulnerable among us,” she said. “We are supposed to look after each other. This shouldn’t be a political problem.”

Since 2014, Colorado has cleared the waitlist for four waiver programs.

The two that still have waitlists are the DD waiver and the family supportive services waiver, for parents raising children with disabilities.

The Medicaid waiver programs, part of a national effort beginning in the 1970s and 1980s to serve people with disabilities within the community instead of institutions, are called “waivers” because people are eligible for Medicaid funding to live in a hospital or facility but would rather live in the community.

About 86% of those waiting for the DD waiver are receiving services

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ers are drafting a bill to address the table, and meet the needs of the most through one of the other Medicaid waitlist. She was not ready to give vulnerable individuals first. programs, most often a program specifics.

The department used to let new called supportive-living services, “In 2014, the legislature asked the people in the program just once a which includes personal care, transstate to come up with a plan to move year. Now, thanks to better budget portation and life skills training, people off the waiting list,” Esgar forecasting, a new person is added and costs on average about $17,000 when someone in the program dies or said in an email. “Our bill is followper year per person. That compares ing through on that promise.” moves away. The department also set with $79,500 per year for people in new rules to allow individuals to skip the adult developmental disability Finding workers is challenge for program to the front of the line. program, which includes 24/7 care in She says the bill, which she expects Children who are in the most a group home or a family home. to be introduced in late February or intense program, with in-home supBrennan Froehlke currently reearly March, will also look to inport services, instantly move into the ceives the supportive-living services crease the pay for the service proadult program when they turn 18. In waiver, which helps pay for his day viders who provide in-home care or the past, those children had to join a programs at the Wellspring Comoperate group homes for people with waiting list that munity in Castle disabilities and are paid by Medicwas years or Rock. aid. Part of the reason the waitlist decades long.

“A lot of is so long is that there aren’t enough Others who families have not providers. can jump to the made plans for For years, providers have comfront of the line their loved ones plained about low reimbursement include children because of the with disabilities uncertainty of from Medicaid. The state has invested who age out of the DD waiver $65 million in the past five years to the foster care as a resource,” boost those rates. system at 18 said Margaret Minimum wage increases and inflaand people who Froehlke. “And tion have made it harder for Medicaid otherwise would it’s hard to think providers to recruit and retain emface homelessof not having the ployees, said Jensby, of Alliance. ness. The departresources our “Our members compete with the ment can also adult children same employment pool as fast-food Margaret Froehlke, authorize imwill need well restaurants or other minimum-wage mother of Brennan Froehlke mediate enrollbeyond our lifeemployers, but the job duties of these ment for adults time. It’s really direct-support professionals are so whose parents hard, and I can’t much more complex and come with a are growing too imagine what it much higher degree of responsibiliold to care for them. would be like with just one parent.” ties. They are literally protecting the Before the rule changes, Colorado health and welfare and life of the didn’t “have a way to be responsive Program sees more signups as list moves person they serve,” Jensby said. to this crisis until it was full-blown,” One reason the waitlist has grown Any plan to eliminate the waiting said Silva, with the Medicaid prois because more people have signed list should come with pay increases gram. up for it after realizing the list has for workers in the disability commuThe waitlist of 2,895 does not even actually been moving, unlike in past nity, she said. include everyone who is eligible. The years when Coloradans were told the It’s hard for Margaret Froehlke, department keeps what state officials wait was decades long, said Bon61, to imagine the day when Brencall a “safety-net list,” which now has nie Silva, director of the Office of nan finally receives the waiver that 4,221 names of those who are eligible Community Living at the Colorado would allow him to live on his own. for the program but are not yet on the She said she feels conflicted. But Department of Health Care Policy waitlist. and Financing, which includes the she knows that she and her husband “The 2,895 number is not the entire Medicaid program. won’t be alive to take care of their landscape of people who need those “Families saw, for the first time in son forever. services,” Silva said. decades, that this list is worth getting “I want to know that Brennan will on,” she said. be in a stable and healthy living situProgram needs more money, providers Jensby, with Alliance Colorado, ation when we are gone,” she said.

Rep. Daneya Esgar, a Democrat says that by having a waitlist to begin “But it’s going to be very hard … to from Pueblo who is chair of the Joint with, the state has created a scarnot have him with me. It will be hard, Budget Committee, said lawmakcity mentality for people and their but it will be an absolute relief.” families.

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Linda Carpenter holds up a jacket at Global Thrift. She says the coat has a value of $200. It is one of many pieces of clothing that can be found at the thrift store. JOSEPH RIOS

Environmental benefit, vintage popularity boost interest in thrift stores

BY JOSEPH RIOS JRIOS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

rvada resident Eddie Marin has a passion for finding vintage items, and he shops at thrift stores at least twice a week. He looks for vintage sports T-shirts, old VHS tapes, hats, sweaters and more. Marin has found Star Wars lunchboxes from 1980, original Wheaties cereal boxes that feature Michael Jordan and vintage golf cleats from the early 1990s.

He’ll keep some of the items he’ll find at thrift stores, usually Denver Nuggets and Jordan apparel, or he’ll sell them at ThriftCon, a vintage clothing and collectible convention that takes places in Denver.

“Every vintage T-shirt or piece of clothing is unique. Nowadays, everyone uses the same designs and same material for their items,” said Marin.

“Everything (from) back in the day feels much better, I think.”

Marin’s passion for vintage apparel and items is an example of why thrift stores have become more popular, according to Elena Karpova, a professor at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s Department of Consumer, Apparel and Retail Studies.

The online resale marketplace thredUP estimates the resale market in 2018 hit $24 billion. Other than vintage

Books at Global Thrift. The store is filled with books, tools, records, furniture, purses, toys, clothes and more. According to the online resale marketplace thredUP, the resale market in 2018 hit $24 billion.

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apparel being trendy, Karpova says there’s another drive for interest in thrift stores — helping the environment.

“You continuously hear about climate change and people realize, in my opinion, that we should do something about it. While few of us are able to make big sweeping changes in regulations, all of us as consumers and citizens can do some small changes in our daily lives that will help us to be more sustainable,” said Karpova. “Food and clothing are things we use daily. We can make a big impact and people realize that more and more.”

Social media has charged consumers to purchase new and cool trendy items, Karpova says in the book she helped co-author “Going Global: The Textile and Apparel Industry.” The demand for those items has led to fast fashion — cheap clothing made by

Anna Nicks goes through old records at Global Thrift. The thrift store is operated by volunteers and benefits Global Refuge, an organization that carries out international projects for refugees.

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mass-market retailers responding to what is trendy. Think of stores like H&M, Forever 21 and others.

The result of fast fashion leads to clothing becoming disposable like plastic bags, plastic utensils and paper plates, and according to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a charity that works to accelerate the transition to a circular economy, one garbage truck of clothes is burned or landfilled every second.

“What is fashionable? Our perception has to change,” said Karpova. “If being sustainable and environmentally friendly becomes fashionable, it will completely change the consumption patterns. Just shopping secondhand isn’t going to solve it, but if I’m not buying new and I’m buying secondhand instead, I prevent clothing from going to the landfill.”

Thrifting to connect and make a difference You never know what you’re going to find at a thrift store. At Treasure Trunk Community Thrift Store in Wheat Ridge, which supports the human-services organization Family Tree, a pair of vintage handmade spurs came in this month, according to Rebekah Hawthorne, the store’s manager. The spurs were made in Colorado and featured a woman’s leg, complete with crosshatched fishnets.

Treasure Trunk Community Thrift Store put the spurs for sale on eBay, and they sold for $500.

“Beyond the benefits of reducing

and reusing, being involved in your local thrift store is a great way to connect with your community. Donating items you no longer need is a very direct way to help your neighbors and frees up your space in a positive way,” said Hawthorne. “Plus, it’s fun to see your stuff get new homes.”

Becky Watson, manager of Global Thrift in Arvada, says she sees familiar faces walk through the store’s doors regularly, making the location more personal.

“It’s their own community thrift store, and that’s kind of special,” said Watson. Global Thrift is operated by volunteers and benefits Global Refuge, an organization that carries out international projects for refugees.

“When it’s a thrift store that has a mission behind it, the community comes together, and it becomes a special place for the community as well,” she said.

Watson said she has seen books, tools, records, furniture, purses, toys and more come through Global Thrift.

Instruments like guitars, organs and pianos have also been donated to the store.

“It’s always interesting when you have someone’s personal things. I think a lot of people are trying to simply their life and their spending as well,” said Watson. “(People) realize you don’t always have to buy a brandnew item when you can buy something at a lower cost. It’s reusing and being wise with your finances.”

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Denver Lyric Opera Guild events open to public Denver church will host gathering that runs all day

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Opera lovers are invited to enjoy several free performance events this season, beginning with Denver Lyric Opera Guild’s Louise Conter Master Class, conducted by Charity Koepke, Opera Colorado’s Director of Education and Community Engagement, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 15 at Calvary Baptist Church, 6500 E. Girard Ave., Denver. (All competitions are at this location.) It’s free and guests may come and go — or stay all day, according to the guild, which holds an annual 2020 competition, with a cash award for a winner who is launched on the road to a professional career.

Young singers need help with travel expenses as well as rent and groceries-one must audition for roles in performances …

Next DLOG event is the Preliminary Competition from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 7 at the same location, with finals scheduled for March 21 from 1 to 5 p.m. — also at Calvary Baptist. We are told that an initial 39 singers are competing and there will be 15 finalists

on March 21. Judges on the final day will select 10 winners, who will receive cash awards We met last week with Michael Hoffman, who was the top winner in 2018. He is a now Guild member and so very grateful to DLOG for the boost that award meant for his career. The competition was six months after he graduated from CU’s opera program and he was really stressed financially, “with 58 cents in checking, $1.58 in savings and an $8,000 credit card debt!”

The $6,000 award started him on an upward track …

“You go in to compete with five arias — you sing first and the judges choose a second one,” he said.

With the award money, he has started a teaching studio in Evergreen, which now has 35 students.

“I now have a stable business,” he said. “I can have another teacher and students ages 13 to 72. Students come in with what they want to do—you are best at what you want to do.”

His wife, violinist Nadia Hill, also teaches at the studio and performs.

They are able to contemplate buying a house, with a business established. Both perform locally much of the time.

They plan a summer festival, “Mountain Area Chamber Music,” in Evergreen for young string players and singers and will probably

IF YOU GO Calvary Baptist Church, 6500 E. Girard Ave., Denver will be open for visitors to come and go during the Denver Lyric Opera Guild event from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 15. No admission fee. Box lunches from Panera Bread ($12) may be pre-ordered by contacting Lisa Young at 303-778-1906 or eugeneyoung934@ comcast.net. rent a school to teach in. “It will cost $300 for the week and we’ll pay the teachers,” Hoffman said — probably in late June — the date is not firm yet.

The Guild, founded in 1965 with the objective of encouraging and supporting young singers, ages 2332, offers a step up as they launch into professional careers. Available money comes from an annual fundraising gala (on June 4 at Mile Hi Church this year) as well as ongoing events, such as a sale of member-donated jewelry. New members are always welcome-see dlog.org.

DLOG member Lisa Curtis said “This year, DLOG will give out $73,000,” also describing routes young artists can follow, such as Central City Opera’s Young Artist Program. Central City young singers, including some DLOG winners, sang for the guild in September, Curtis said.

Operatic singer Michael Hoffman won the Denver Lyric Opera Guild competition in 2018 and is pictured in performance.

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Beside the highway, a Persian oasis Ladan’s serves up the cooking of Iran from a tent restaurant just off Santa Fe Drive

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On a frontage road beside Santa Fe Drive, nestled among auto body shops, inside a small canopy tent, amid sumptuous furnishings and tables topped with backgammon boards, Ladan Azizi and her friends turn out Persian delicacies.

“We’re all family, and we want you to feel like you’re coming home for dinner,” said Azizi, who opened Ladan’s, a Persian restaurant, around New Year’s.

The Ladan’s menu features intricately spiced lamb kabobs, fromscratch falafel, fluffy saffron rice, homemade hummus topped with fresh pomegranate, tart cucumber sauce, rich baklava and hot tea sprinkled with fresh-ground carda-

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“We only have a few menu items, but they’re the best you’re going to find,” said owner Frey Asgari.

Ladan’s is located at 4435 S. Santa Fe Drive, accessible via a frontage road running between Oxford Avenue and Union Avenue along the west side of the highway.

The unlikely spot for a restaurant — with the kitchen housed in a trailer attached to the tent — isn’t a concern for Asgari, who owns the used car dealership next door.

“There are a few Persian restaurants in the Denver area, but nothing of this caliber,” Asgari said.

“We’ve already got people coming to see us from other cities.”

On a brisk January afternoon, old friends came and went from Ladan’s, exchanging hugs, air kisses and greetings in Farsi, the language of Iran. At a nearby table sat a young man from Brighton who was in the area for a car part but decided to try Persian food for the first time.

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A Valentine’s Day Roast: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13 at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd.

Whether you celebrate Valentine’s or Galentine’s, spice it up with dissections, demos, and a Valentine’s Day roast. Early nerd pricing (available through February 6): $25 Museum member, $30 nonmember. Ticket price increases to $30 member, $35 nonmember on February 7. Cash Bar. Ages 21+. Visit dmns.org for more information.

Pynk Party, a body-positive, sex-forward party: 6 to 9 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 14 at Denver Milk Market, 1800 Wazee Street, Suite 100. Denver Milk Market is our love letter to Denver and the Pynk Party is our Valentine to you to celebrate your red hearts and pynk parts! The Denver Milk Market will block the windows and transform into a ladies-only lair, a body-positive, sex-forward, bodacious bash celebrating every nook and cranny of female empowerment. Cost: $100.

Visit denvermilkmarket.com/ products/pynk-party-21420-1 for more information.

MOXY’s Black Heart Valentine’s Party: 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 at MOXY Denver Cherry Creek,

240 Josephine St. Come alone or bring your fellow black hearts and mingle with no pressure.

There will be specialty cocktails, music from DJ Carl Carrell (CRLCRRLL) and group games including ping pong, foosball, giant Jenga. shuffle board and more. Event is free to the public.

Visit marriott.com/hotels/travel/denox-moxy-denver-cherrycreek/ for more information.

Bubble Boy: The Musical: Through Feb. 15 at the Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo St. Jimmy Livingston was born without immunities and has spent his entire life confined inside a plastic bubble room. Enter Chloe, the girl next door, who becomes his friend and steals his heart.

When she leaves town to get married, Jimmy travels crosscountry in a homemade bubble suit in order to stop the wedding and finally tell her how he feels.

Visit equinoxtheatredenver.com for more information.

History Colorado Event and Lecture: Day of Remembrance: 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16 at History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway. The Mile High Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League is hosting the annual Day of Remembrance event marking

February 19, 1942—the day President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, clearing the way for 120,000 people of Japanese ancestry to be incarcerated in American concentration camps during World War II. Visit historycolorado.org for more information.

The Anderman Photography Lecture Series: Linda Connor: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19 at Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Avenue Pkwy. Linda Connor, inspired by places with rich cultural history, creates photographs that explore human connection to the spiritual world through monuments, sites, objects and ritual. Tickets are free for Museum Friends, $15 for DAM members, $20 for nonmembers, $5 for students.

Visit denverartmuseum.org for more information.

Diego Rivera in El Pedregal: Constructing a Pyramid, Found a Museum with Cristóbal Jacóme-Moreno: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20 at Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Avenue Pkwy. This presentation focuses on Diego Rivera’s appropriation of Pre-Columbian spaces and figures in one of his most renowned works: the Ana-

at the Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. This unique musical experience is perfect for children up to age 12 and their parents or caregivers. Children are invited to dress as a favorite pollinator such as a bee, butterfly or bird and dance and sing along with the musical guests.

Adult: $13, Member Adult: $11, Child: $8, Member child: $6, free for children 2 and younger. Visit botanicgardens.org for more information.

huacalli museum of archaeology (1940-1957). Free for Museum Friends, $15 for DAM members, $20 for nonmembers, and $5 for students. Visit denverartmuseum.org for more information.

Colorado Dragon Film Festival: Feb. 20-23 at the Sie Film Center, 2510 E Colfax Ave. Join us in celebrating the creative ways that wellness expresses itself in our community relationships, food, identity, healthcare, LGBTQ health, and the arts!

Visit denverfilm.org for more information.

Colorado Women’s Vote Centennial Symposium: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 at History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway. The Mile High Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League is hosting the annual Day of Remembrance event marking February 19, 1942—the day President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, clearing the way for 120,000 people of Japanese ancestry to be incarcerated in American concentration camps during World War II. Visit historycolorado.org for more information.

Corsets to Congress Tea: 1 to 2:30 p.m. and 3 to 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 22 at Molly Brown House Museum, 1340 N. Pennsylvania St. How did women in the late 1800s and early 1900s move out of their corseted existence and into the halls of Congress? We’ll introduce you to women of the suffrage movement and the battles they fought to give women equality at the ballot box. Included in the tea is a tour of the Museum-our favorite suffragist’s home!

Suggested for ages 12 and up.

Events take place on 3rd floor of Museum which is only accessible via stairs. Tickets: $32.

Visit mollybrown.org for more information.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of MARVIN M. TYOR, also known as MARVIN MERLE TYOR, also known as MARVIN TYOR and MARV TYOR, Deceased Case Number: 2019PR31448

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PEORIA COUNTY, ILLINOIS

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DIVISION OF ST. THOMAS AND ST. JOHN Case No. ST-13-CV-239 ACTION FOR DEBT AND FORECLOSURE OF REAL PROPERTY, and MORTGAGE

RC ST. THOMAS, LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

PHILIP N. PILGRIM, CHARLES W. FERREL, JOHN AMARI, RICHARD AMARI, and Heirs at Law of NORMA J. AMARI, deceased, and her unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, lienors, creditors, trustees, or other claimants; and all parties having a claim, right, title or interest in the property herein, Defendants.

TO: Heirs at Law of NORMA J. AMARI, deceased, and her unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, lienors, creditors, trustees, or other claimants; and all parties having a claim, right, title or interest in the property herein,

Within the time limited by law (see note below) you are hereby required to appear before this Court and answer to a claim filed against you in this action. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment by default will be taken against you as demanded in the Complaint for ACTION FOR DEBT AND FORECLOSURE OF REAL PROPERTY MORTGAGE.

Witness my hand and the Seal of the Court this 25th day of February, 2019.

ESTRELLA GEORGE, Clerk of the Court By: Donna Donovan, Deputy Clerk /s/ Richard P. Farrelly Richard P. Farrelly, Esq. Birch, de Jongh & Hindels, PLLC Poinsettia House at Bluebeard’s Castle 1330 Estate Taarnebjerg St. Thomas, USVI 00802 Telephone: (340) 774-1100 Telecopier: (340) 774-7300

NOTE: The Defendant, if served personally, is required to file his/her answer or other defense with the Clerk of this Court, and to serve a copy thereof upon the Plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after service of this Summons, excluding the date of service. If served by publication or by personal service outside of the jurisdiction, the Defendant is required to file his/her answer or other defense with the Clerk of this Court, and to serve a copy thereof upon the attorney for the Plaintiff within thirty (30) days after the completion of the period of publication or personal service outside of the jurisdiction.

Legal Notice No.: 80316 First Publication: February 6, 2020 Last Publication: February 27, 2020 Publisher: Denver Herald Dispatch

Public Notice February 13, 2020 NOTICE TO MORTGAGEES IN THE 1330 RACE ST. CONDOMINIUMS COMMUNITY

Notice is hereby given to all mortgagees within the 1330 Race St. Condominiums community in the City and County of Denver, Colorado, that the 1330 Race St. Owners Association, Inc. is seeking mortgagee approval of a proposed Limited Amendment to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for 1330 Race St. Condominiums Regarding Insurance (the “Proposed Amendment”). The Proposed Amendment can be obtained at the following address: Altitude Community Law P.C., 555 Zang St., Ste. 100, Lakewood, CO 80228. Failure of any mortgagee to deliver a negative response to the 1330 Race St. Owners Association, Inc. c/o Altitude Community Law P.C., 555 Zang St., Ste. 100, Lakewood, CO 80228, within 60 days shall be deemed consent on behalf of the mortgagee.

Legal Notice No.: 80321 First Publication: February 13, 2020 Last Publication: February 13, 2020 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch

ABRA C. YOUNG, Petitioner, and ZALEN JOHN MICHAEL POWELL; ZARANNA MAY ROSE POWELL, Respondents.

Case No. 18-AD-35 ADOPTION NOTICE PURSUANT TO 750 ILCS 50/7A TO: Felicia Dawn Salter and All Whom it May Concern: Take notice that a petition was filed in the Circuit Court of Peoria County, Illinois for the adoption of a male child named Zalen John Michael Powell and a female child named Zaranna May Rose Powell. Now therefore, unless Felicia Dawn Salter and all whom it may concern file their answer to the Petition in the action or otherwise file an appearance therein, in the said Circuit Court of Peoria County, Room 201, in the City of Peoria Illinois, on or before the 7th day of February, 2020, a default may be entered against them at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

MICHELLE R. EGGERT WESTERVELT, JOHNSON, NICOLL & KELLER, LLC 411 Hamilton Blvd., Suite 1400 Peoria, IL 61602 Telephone: 309-671-3550 Facsimile: 309-671-3588 meggert@wjnklaw.com Legal Notice No.: 80299 First Publication: January 30, 2020 Last Publication: February 13, 2020 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch

Notice To Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Roger Gilbert Beck, Deceased Case Number: 2020 PR 30105 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before June 8, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Gabriela M. Quiroga Chavez Personal Representative 6390 East Wesley Avenue Denver, Colorado 80222 Legal Notice No.: 80311 First Publication: February 6, 2020 Last Publication: February 20, 2020 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Morris G. Zelinger, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR30143 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before June 15th, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Richard Negreann Personal Representative 11046 East Crestline Circle Englewood, Colorado, 80111 Legal Notice No.: 80325 First Publication: February 13, 2020 Last Publication: February 27, 2020 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Michael Ron Singer, a/k/a Michael R. Singer, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR030006 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado, on or before May 30, 2020, or the

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Michael Ron Singer, a/k/a Michael R. Singer, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR030006

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All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado, on or before May 30, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Giora Y. Singer, Personal Representative 205 Spring Lake Hills Drive Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 Legal Notice No.: 80301 First Publication: January 30, 2020 Last Publication: February 13, 2020 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Harold Lewis O’Brien, aka Harold L. O’Brien, Sr., Deceased Case Number: 2020PR30086 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before June 1, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Patricia Ann O’Brien Stoeber Personal Representative 272 Blackbird Drive Bailey, CO 80421 Legal Notice No.: 80302 First Publication: January 30, 2020 Last Publication: February 13, 2020 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Rosa Lee Lawrence, Deceased Case Number: 2019PR31434 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before May 30, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

AJ Beckman, Personal Representative c/o Kokish & Goldmanis, P.C. 316 Wilcox St. Castle Rock, CO 80104 Legal Notice No.: 80303 First Publication: January 30, 2020 Last Publication: February 13, 2020 Publisher:The Denver Herald-Dispatch Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Elaine Ruth Schaffert, aka Elaine R. Schaffert, aka Elaine Schaffert , Deceased Case Number: 2020 PR 30100 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before June 8, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Carol J. Keslinke Personal Representative c/o Katz, Look & Onorato, P.C. 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1100 Denver, Colorado 80203 Legal Notice No.: 80305 First Publication: February 6, 2020 Last Publication: February 20, 2020 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of MARVIN M. TYOR, also known as MARVIN MERLE TYOR, also known as MARVIN TYOR and MARV TYOR, Deceased Case Number: 2019PR31448 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before June 1, 2020 or the claims may be forever barred.

Roger D. Kempton, Jr. Personal Representative 2661 S. Ivy St. Denver, CO 80222 Legal Notice No.: 80306 First Publication: January 30, 2020 Last Publication: February 13, 2020

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before June 1, 2020 or the claims may be forever barred.

Roger D. Kempton, Jr. Personal Representative 2661 S. Ivy St. Denver, CO 80222

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Legal Notice No.: 80306 First Publication: January 30, 2020 Last Publication: February 13, 2020 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JANICE L. WELTY, also known as Janice Long Welty, Deceased.

Case Number: 2020PR30107 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Probate Court of the City and County of Denver Colorado on or before June 8, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Russell T. Welty Personal Representative 2232 S. Adams Street Denver, Colorado 80210 Legal Notice No.: 80308 First Publication: February 6, 2020 Last Publication: February 20, 2020 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Charlotte Ann Terwilliger, a/k/a Charlotte A. Terwilliger, and Charlotte Terwilliger, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR030020 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before June 8, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Gary Terwilliger, Personal Representative c/o Law Office of Byron K. Hammond, LLC 4500 Cherry Creek Drive South, Suite 960 Denver, CO 80246 Legal Notice No.: 80309 First Publication: February 6, 2020 Last Publication: February 20, 2020 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Marceline S. Holt, aka Marceline Steelman Holt, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR30110 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before June 8, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

John M. Holt, Personal Representive 3005 E. Bates Ave., Denver, CO 80210 Legal Notice No.: 80310 First Publication: February 6, 2020 Last Publication: February 20, 2020 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of DAVID L. DEBOER, Deceased, Case No.: 2019 PR 31142 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before June 8, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Shenika Juanita Dean Personal Representative 11660 E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.

Stair 6, Apt. 321 Denver, CO 80238 Legal Notice No.: 80314 First Publication: February 6, 2020 Last Publication: February 20, 2020 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Estate of Daniel Anthony DiCuollo, Deceased Case Number: 2019PR31472 All persons or creditors possession claims against the above-named estate are required to

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S.

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Estate of Daniel Anthony DiCuollo, Deceased Case Number: 2019PR31472

All persons or creditors possession claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Denver County Probate Court, Colorado, on or before June 15, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

DATED: February 13, 2020 Joanna C. Kitto, Esq. KITTO LAW, PC 1111 Washington Avenue, Suite 205 Golden, CO 80401 Attorney for Michelle L. DiCuollo, Personal Representative Legal Notice No.: 80318 First Publication: February 13, 2020 Last Publication: February 27, 2020 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mildred Bailey Snow, Deceased Case Number: 2019PR030533

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before June 13, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Jeffrey B. Klaus, Attorney No. 15104 Attorney to the Personal Representative 851 Clarkson Street Denver, Colorado 80218 Legal Notice No.: 80320 First Publication: February 13, 2020 Last Publication: February 27, 2020 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Arnold L. Goldblatt, a/k/a Arnold Goldblatt, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR30003

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before June 13, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Neil Goldblatt Personal Representative 191 University Boulevard, Suite 328 Denver, CO 80206 Legal Notice No.: 80324 First Publication: February 13, 2020 Last Publication: February 27, 2020 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of BASILIO JIMENEZ, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR30146

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Denver Probate Court, Denver County, Colorado, on or before July 13, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

JOANNE D. JIMENEZ Personal Representative 2600 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 1H Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 Telephone: 718-522-5107 Legal Notice No.: 80326 First Publication: February 13, 2020 Last Publication: February 27, 2020 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch Public Notice

To GLEN PERLMAN and all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the Will or Estate, or both of EDNA PERLMAN.

A Petition for Probate has been filed by MARTIN PERLMAN in the Denver Probate Court of Colorado, City and County of Denver, Case No. 2019PR31213.

The Petition for Probate requests that MARTIN PERLMAN be appointed as Personal Representative to administer the Estate of the Decedent.

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Leader of Women’s Suffrage, Lucy Stone, Transports Audiences back in Time: 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Secular Hub, 3100 Downing St. History At Play’s Critically Acclaimed One-Woman Performance Celebrates the Centennial of Women’s Suffrage and Recalls Stone’s visit to Colorado in 1877. Tickets are $8 in advance for members, $10 for non-members, $15 at the door for everyone (cash or credit). Visit secularhub.org for more information.

Battling the Japanese Beetle: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27 at the Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. Japanese beetles are causing severe plant destruction and consternation for homeowners. Learn about the options and products to battle this unwelcome beetle as an adult and larvae that lives in grass turf. $31, $26 member. Visit botanicgardens.org for more information.

Ladan’s, a Persian restaurant, operates out of a tent beside South Santa Fe Drive.

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Ladan’s is located at 4435 S. Santa Fe Drive, on a frontage road that stretches between Oxford Avenue and Union Avenue along the west side of the highway.

To GLEN PERLMAN and all heirs, beneficiarPhone: “I thank God and this country that gave me the creditors, ies, creditors, contingent and 720-695-6592 persons who may otherwise be interested in Hours: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. opportunity to be here, and to have place for my theaWill or Estate, or both of EDNA PERLMAN. Closed Sundays. friends,” Asgari said.

Ladan’s “doesn’t have an atmosphere ShaA Petition like for Probate has been filed by PERLMAN Denver Probate nahan’s,” the upscale steakhouse,MARTIN Asgari said, in the family is focusing on the food of their homeland.

Court of Colorado, City and County of Denver, Case No. 2019PR31213. but it’s a comfortable, inviting place.

Ladan’s also does catering, Asgari said, and is signed up for deliveries through DoorDash and Elnaz Azizi, Ladan’s younger sister whoformoved The Petition Probate requests that MARTIN PERLMAN be appointed as Personal RepresGrubHub. from Iran two years ago, said she’s thankful for entative to administer the Estate of the With the sounds of the highway outside the restaurant while she establishes herself in Decedent. drowned out by Farsi folks songs on the stereo, America.

The appointment of the Personal Representative will be granted unless an interested the airperson rich with the aroma of spices, Asgari “I’m so glad I’m here,” said Elnaz, who studies files an objection to the Petition and shows good Notice nished English at Public Emily Griffith Technical College.

“Colcause why the Court should notfigrant the a plate of lamb stew over rice and stood Public Notice appointment. to head next door to the car lot. lege is PERLMAN so expensive in Iran.

Someday I hope to go To GLEN and all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors,an and architect NOTICE TO CREDITORS If youor object to the granting of the Petition, you “You’ve got to appreciate what you have,” Asto university to become a lawyer.” persons who may otherwise be interested in Estate of ZINETTE S. MOORE, should forthwith contact the attorney for the PetitheIn Will or Estate, or both of EDNA PERLalso known as Zina Minette Moore, gari said.

“You’ve got to cherish it.” the meantime, the group of friends and tioner and file your written objections with the FROM PAGE 12

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A Petition for Probate has been filed by MARTIN PERLMAN in the Denver Probate Court of Colorado, City and County of Denver, Case No. 2019PR31213.

Notice To Creditors

The Petition for Probate requests that MARTIN PERLMAN be appointed as Personal Representative to administer the Estate of the Decedent.

The appointment of the Personal Representative will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the Petition and shows good cause why the Court should not grant the appointment.

If you object to the granting of the Petition, you should forthwith contact the attorney for the Petitioner and file your written objections with the Court. You may examine the file kept by the Court.

Attorney for Petitioner: MR. RONNIE FISCHER Fischer & Fischer, P.C. 1777 South Harrison Street, Suite 1500 Denver, Colorado 80210 (303) 756-2500 Legal Notice No.: 80327 First Publication: February 13, 2020 Last Publication: March 12, 2020 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch

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Court. You may examine the file kept by the Court.

Attorney for Petitioner: MR. RONNIE FISCHER Fischer & Fischer, P.C. 1777 South Harrison Street, Suite 1500 Denver, Colorado 80210 (303) 756-2500

also known as Zina Minette Spore Moore, and Zinette Spore Moore, Deceased.

Case Number: 2020PR30079

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the the Probate Court of the City and County of Denver Colorado on or before June 15, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

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Legal Notice No.: 80327 First Publication: February 13, 2020 Last Publication: March 12, 2020 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of ZINETTE S. MOORE, also known as Zina Minette Moore, also known as Zina Minette Spore Moore, and Zinette Spore Moore, Deceased.

Case Number: 2020PR30079

Black History Live Tour: Becky Stone as Rosa Parks: 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28 at Windsor Gardens Community Center, 595 S. Clinton St. Living history portrayal will give insight into how and why Rosa Parks prepared for her pivotal act of resistance. Call 303-894-7951 or go to coloradohumanities.org.

Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Thursday FOR publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a spaceavailable basis.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of GEORGE M. HOPFENBECK, JR., aka George Martin Hopfenbeck, Jr., Deceased.

Case Number: 2020PR30155

Notice To Creditors

Richard G. Moore Personal Representative 15 White Peaks Lane Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Probate Court of the City and County of Denver Colorado on or before June 15, 2020 or the claims may be forever barred.

Legal Notice No.: 80328 First Publication: February 13, 2020 Last Publication: February 27, 2020 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch

Ruth A. Hopfenbeck Personal Representative 2552 E. Alameda Avenue, #75 Denver, Colorado 80209

Public Notice

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the the Probate Court of the City and County of Denver Colorado on or before June 15, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

`Chicago’: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27-29 and March 5-7, 2:30 p.m.

March 8 at Eugenia Rawls Courtyard Theatre, King Center Auraria Campus. Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Theatre Department and Music Department proudly present “Chicago.” Adults: $21, MSU Denver Students free with ID, MSU Denver Faculty/Staff: $11, Other students with ID $11. The box office will assess a $1 per ticket transaction fee. Children under five are not permitted in the theatre as a courtesy to our actors and other patrons. Reservations recommended. For reservations, please call 303-556-2296.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of GEORGE M. HOPFENBECK, JR., aka George Martin Hopfenbeck, Jr., Deceased.

Case Number: 2020PR30155

Richard G. Moore Personal Representative 15 White Peaks Lane Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Probate Court of the City and County of Denver Colorado on or before June 15, 2020 or the claims may be forever barred.

Legal Notice No.: 80328 First Publication: February 13, 2020 Last Publication: February 27, 2020 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch

Ruth A. Hopfenbeck Personal Representative 2552 E. Alameda Avenue, #75 Denver, Colorado 80209

Legal Notice No.: 80329 First Publication: February 13, 2020 Last Publication: February 27, 2020 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Maureen Conway Yockey, aka Maureen C. Yockey, Deceased Case Number: 2020 PR 30076 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before June 8, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

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Legal Notice No.: 80329 First Publication: February 13, 2020 Last Publication: February 27, 2020 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch

Michael W. Reagor Personal Representative Dymond Reagor, PLLC 8400 E. Prentice Avenue, No. 1040 Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111

Legal Notice No: 80312 First Publication: February 6, 2020 Last Publication: February 20, 2020 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice To Creditors NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Maureen Conway Yockey, aka Maureen C. Yockey, Deceased Case Number: 2020 PR 30076

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before June 8, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Michael W. Reagor Personal Representative Dymond Reagor, PLLC 8400 E. Prentice Avenue, No. 1040 Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 Legal Notice No: 80312 First Publication: February 6, 2020 Last Publication: February 20, 2020 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Rebecca Ana-Belle Tribelhorn, aka Rebecca Anabelle Tribelhorn, aka Rebecca A. Tribelhorn, aka Rebecca Tribelhorn, aka Rebecca Ana Belle Tribelorn, aka Beth Ann Tribelhorn, aka Beth A. Tribelhorn, aka Beth Tribelhorn and Rebecca Anabelle Tribbelhorn, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR30072

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before June 6, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Oren "Von" Limbaugh, Attorney for Personal Representative 13791 E. Rice Place, Suite 122 Aurora, CO 80015 Legal Notice No: 80307 First Publication: February 6, 2020 Last Publication: February 20, 2020 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch

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